Michael Jagamara Nelson b. c.1949

Also known as Michael Nelson Tjakamarra
  • Artist (Painter)
One of Australia's most celebrated Aboriginal artists who started painting for Papunya Tula Artists in 1983, and went on to achieve both national and international acclaim.
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relative of
Tjupurrula Jack
1925
Artist (Painter)
Father's brother, Michael worked under his instruction, following his father's death in 1976.
child of
Nellie Napanangka
Other occupation
associate of
Gordon Tjapanangka Campbell
1949
Artist (Painter)
associate of
Tjupurrula Jack
1949
Artist (Painter)
associate of
Tim Johnson
1949
Artist (Painter), Artist (Screen Artist), Artist (Photographer)
Unconfirmed
child of
Daisy Napanangka Nelson
1949
Artist (Painter)
gave permission for her 'son' (sister's son) Michael Jagamara NELSON to paint some of her (and his mother's) Dreamings in his work for the 1986 Sydney Biennale
associate of
Daisy Napanangka Nelson
1949
Artist (Painter)
sibling of
Liddy Nakamarra Nelson
1949
Artist (Painter)
associate of
Paddy Jupurrurla Nelson
1949
Artist (Painter)
sibling of
Bessie Nakamarra Sims
1949
Artist (Painter)
associate of
Bessie Nakamarra Sims
1949
Artist (Painter)
associate of
Jake Soewardie
1949
Artist (Mixed Media Artist), Artist (Draughtsman), Artist (Photographer), Artist (Printmaker), Artist (Painter)
associate of
Imants Tillers
1949
Artist (Installation Artist), Artist (Printmaker), Artist (Mixed Media Artist), Artist (Sculptor), Artist (Painter)

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  • Jack, Tjupurrula (relative of)
  • Napanangka, Nellie (child of)
  • Jack, Tjupurrula (relative of)